These records are in Portuguese. This collection will include baptism, marriage, and death records created by various Catholic parishes and diocese in the state of Rio de Janeiro from 1616 to 1980. Additional images will be published as they become available.

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These records are in Portuguese. This collection will include baptism, marriage, and death records created by various Catholic parishes and diocese in the state of Rio de Janeiro from 1616 to 1980.

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Additional images will be published as they become available.

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The records are in Portuguese; see the section "For Help Reading these Records" for access to translation helps.

For additional details about these records and help using them see the wiki article: [[Brazil Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]].

For additional details about these records and help using them see the wiki article: [[Brazil Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]].

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=== Citation for This Collection ===

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|title=Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Catholic Church Records, 1616-1980

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== Record Content ==

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The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. {{Collection citation| text = “Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Catholic Church Records, 1616-1980.” Images. ''FamilySearch.'' http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013.}}<br>[[Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]]

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The information found in each record varies by year.

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== Record Content ==

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For details about the contents of these records, their history, and help using them see the wiki article: [[Brazil Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]].

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Image:Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Catholic Church Records(PPQ13-0515)DGS004625118Image298Baptism.jpg|Baptism Record

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Baptism records usually include the following information:

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'''Baptism records''' generally include the following information:

*Date of baptism

*Date of baptism

*Place of baptism

*Place of baptism

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*Name of child

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*Name

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*Child's birth date

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*Birth date

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*Child's place of birth

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*Place of birth

*Legitimacy

*Legitimacy

*Parents' names

*Parents' names

*Godparents' names

*Godparents' names

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Marriage records usually include the following information:

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Image:Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Catholic Church Records(PPQ13-0515)DGS004625137Image31Marriage.jpg|Marriage Record

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'''Marriage records''' may include the following:

*Date of marriage

*Date of marriage

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*Names of groom and bride

*Names of groom and bride

*Groom's place of birth

*Groom's place of birth

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*Groom's age, baptism date and residence

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*Groom's age, baptism date, and residence

*Groom's legitimacy

*Groom's legitimacy

*Groom's parents' names

*Groom's parents' names

*Bride’s place of birth

*Bride’s place of birth

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*Bride's age, baptism date and residence

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*Bride's age, baptism date, and residence

*Bride’s legitimacy

*Bride’s legitimacy

*Bride's parents' names

*Bride's parents' names

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*Witneess' names

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*Witnesses' names

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Image:Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Catholic Church Records(PPQ13-0515)DGS004001333Image73Death.jpg|Death Record

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Death records usually include the following information:

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'''Death records''' usually include:

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*Date of death

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*Date and place of registration

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*Place of death

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*Registrant's name

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*Name and age of deceased

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*Date, place, and time of death

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*Marital status of deceased and spouse’s name

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*Name and age of deceased (keep in mind that death records for women may be filed under their married name)

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*Deceased's marital status/name of spouse

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*Deceased's origin and residence

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*Legitimacy

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*Cause of death

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*Names of deceased's parents

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*Residence of parents

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*Names of witnesses

*Burial place

*Burial place

== How to Use the Record ==

== How to Use the Record ==

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To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Municipality" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Parish" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type and Years", which takes you to the images

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Some record sets have indexes; these indexes were created at the end of the year. Copy errors could have been made in the index, so you want to find the actual record to verify the information is correct. Using the index is a helpful way to find the actual record.

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Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:

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For death records, the information in records is usually reliable, but depends upon the knowledge of the informant.

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*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.

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Regarding marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record.

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*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.

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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

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=== Search the Collection ===

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'''To search by image:'''<br> To Browse the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Municipality" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Parish" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type and Years", which takes you to the images

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Look at the image and compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

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'''When searching:'''<br> As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.

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=== For Help Reading these Records ===

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These records are in Portuguese. For help reading the records see the following guides:

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*[[Portuguese Genealogical Word List]]

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*[[Brazil Language and Languages]]

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=== Using the Information ===

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*Use the marriage date and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information.

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*Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each partner to find a couple's birth records and parents' names.

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*Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in census records [[Brazil Census]].

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*Use the parents' birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family.

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*The name of a marriage officiator is a clue to their religion or area of residence in the county. However, ministers may have reported marriages performed in other counties.

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*Compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual.

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*Use the marital status to identify previous marriages.

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*Witnesses often were relatives of the parents.

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=== Tips to Keep in Mind ===

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When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

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Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.

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Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.

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=== Unable to Find your Ancestor? ===

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A boundary change could have occurred and the record of you ancestor is now in a neighboring. Search the records and indexes of neighboring cities, provinces, and regions.

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Civil Registration records are also a good substitute when birth, marriage, and death records can’t be found or are unavailable.

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*[[Brazil Civil Registration- Vital Records]]

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*[[Brazil Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]

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Or your ancestor immigrated to another country. Search the records of nearby areas or immigration/emigration records:

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found it. This will help you or others to find the same record again.

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Keep track of records where you did not find information about your ancestor so you and others will not waste time looking through these records in the future.

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A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].

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=== Citation for This Collection ===

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Citations for individual image records are available for this collection. Browse through images in this collection and click on the "Show Citation" box: [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1719212/waypoints Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Catholic Church Records, 1616-1980]

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Citations for individual image records are available for this collection. Browse through images in this collection and click on the "Show Citation" box: [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1719212/waypoints Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Catholic Church Records, 1616-1980]

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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].

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The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. {{Collection citation| text = “Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Catholic Church Records, 1616-1980.” Images. ''FamilySearch''. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Archdiocese, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.}}<br>

Record Content

This image needs a translation.You can help by adding an English translation of the image. (Instructions)

Baptism Record

Baptism records generally include the following information:

Date of baptism

Place of baptism

Name

Birth date

Place of birth

Legitimacy

Parents' names

Godparents' names

Marriage Record

Marriage records may include the following:

Date of marriage

Place of marriage

Names of groom and bride

Groom's place of birth

Groom's age, baptism date, and residence

Groom's legitimacy

Groom's parents' names

Bride’s place of birth

Bride's age, baptism date, and residence

Bride’s legitimacy

Bride's parents' names

Witnesses' names

Death Record

Death records usually include:

Date and place of registration

Registrant's name

Date, place, and time of death

Name and age of deceased (keep in mind that death records for women may be filed under their married name)

Deceased's marital status/name of spouse

Deceased's origin and residence

Legitimacy

Cause of death

Names of deceased's parents

Residence of parents

Names of witnesses

Burial place

How to Use the Record

Some record sets have indexes; these indexes were created at the end of the year. Copy errors could have been made in the index, so you want to find the actual record to verify the information is correct. Using the index is a helpful way to find the actual record.

For death records, the information in records is usually reliable, but depends upon the knowledge of the informant.

Regarding marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record.

Search the Collection

To search by image: To Browse the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒Select the appropriate "Municipality" ⇒Select the appropriate "Parish" ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type and Years", which takes you to the images

Look at the image and compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

When searching: As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.

For Help Reading these Records

These records are in Portuguese. For help reading the records see the following guides:

Using the Information

Use the marriage date and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information.

Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each partner to find a couple's birth records and parents' names.

Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in census records Brazil Census.

Use the parents' birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family.

The name of a marriage officiator is a clue to their religion or area of residence in the county. However, ministers may have reported marriages performed in other counties.

Compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual.

Use the marital status to identify previous marriages.

Witnesses often were relatives of the parents.

Tips to Keep in Mind

When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.

Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.

Unable to Find your Ancestor?

A boundary change could have occurred and the record of you ancestor is now in a neighboring. Search the records and indexes of neighboring cities, provinces, and regions.

Civil Registration records are also a good substitute when birth, marriage, and death records can’t be found or are unavailable.

Known Issues with This Collection

For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached Wiki article. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to support@familysearch.org. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.

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Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found it. This will help you or others to find the same record again.

Keep track of records where you did not find information about your ancestor so you and others will not waste time looking through these records in the future.

The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.